The swing doesn't hurt me. It's the non-swing. It's when I kind of start and stop, you recognize it's not a strike so you take the pitch. That's when I feel it grab. ... As I start to rotate my hips, it just catches. There's a sharp pain. ... I don't know how to avoid that. I can't go into the pitch predetermined I'm taking this one and I'm swinging at the other one.

Globe (my emphasis):Due to inclement weather, today's game will not start at the scheduled time of 3:55. The Red Sox "will do everything they can" to get the game in today. As for now, Daisuke Matsuzaka is still the starting pitcher. The Red Sox are expecting rain for the next few hours. We'll keep you posted.

The Cubs were the underdogs then in the ALDS. One of those teams that just snuck in and was really cooked before they began.

If the Mets can get into this postseason, they'll be that team. Interestingly enough, the Rockies were perceived as a very good team going up against the Phillies last year. Even though the Phils were the favorites.

"if its true what i heard about those stories in boston about him picking the wrong knee for MRIs, than thats just wrong. Its hearsay, but from a good source.I got over manny being manny being cute a long time ago. Im an old school guy"

I believe they always try to get in every game."Owe it to the fans," etc. etc.Also prevents teams from deciding to dial it in at the least sign of inclement weather if they're already in, leaving opponents in the 1st round crying foul because they got extra rest.I guess you have to figure - if you flew in to Boston for a game and they blew it off, you'd be pissed.If, say, the Spiders game Thursday had been rained out, there would be no question - if it doesn't affect the playoffs, scratch it. But since the same 2 teams are back here tomorrow anyway they schedule it.Having said all that - don't be surprised if the Fenway grounds crew is quicker than usual to bag tomorrow. :)Off to the sister's house for a niece's birthday - enjoy!

I guess you have to figure - if you flew in to Boston for a game and they blew it off, you'd be pissed.

Fuckin' right. Sat there for a couple hours. Oh well, turns out my seats were like the 2nd row that was covered. Plus I enjoy the city and doing other stuff in it, and spending time with family.

But on a related note - my mom and her husband cannot make the 7:35 start tomorrow, so we're trying to either:a) Trade for similar-value seats for the 1:30 game (or cheaper seats + cash)orb) Sell their two seats for the 7:35 game. (Face value, naturally)

So if you guys wanna grab em (or know anyone that does) send me an email (tlopinski@gmail.com). They're good seats, just past first base (Loge box 104). They cost 90 apiece plus fees. And I promise I'll shower for you.

I think it's absurd to make it up, for the sake of the team's performance in October, I'd be happy with my refund. This trip has been good otherwise. But I was looking forward to seeing some Yankee-ass-kicking live and in person.

I'm so confused as to why everyone's so confused about the scheduling/makeups. They try to play every game, and use every possible day up until the final Sunday. There's one game to be made up, and one day left. So you have the doubleheader on the final day.

The only way one of the games wouldn't be played this weekend is if there had been two rainouts. That way you wouldn't have had a slot to fit in all three games. You know how much money the Red Sox would lose if they lost a game? 35,000 x 50 bucks average, plus food and all that--that's like 5 million dollars easy.

When ish predicted one game would be played this weekend, I was like, There's no way--even if both Friday and Saturday are rained out, there's still Sunday to play two. Of course, one of the games tomorrow might get rained out--only then does a game just disappear since it's the last possible day.

When ish predicted one game would be played this weekend, I was like, There's no way--even if both Friday and Saturday are rained out, there's still Sunday to play two. Of course, one of the games tomorrow might get rained out--only then does a game just disappear since it's the last possible day.

I had always thought that at the end of the season if there was a rainout and there were no playoff implications they would cancel it. That's why I said one game. But if you were to say that they had to play every game until Sunday, then I'd say yeah, they could get two in.

Although tomorrow's weather isn't looking that great either.

Cubs still have to fly to Houston after tomorrow to play a meaningless make-up game against the Astros.

Just had a thought...this worked out quite well for the Red Sox - got everyone in the park today, spending money on beer, drinks, food, souvenirs, ponchos etc. only to send everyone home and have 'em come back tomorrow and spend even more on overpriced stuff.

Good play, capitalists.

Weather is supposed to be shitty all day tomorrow, then clear up in the evening. So maybe they'll only play one and I'll get my money back.

Getting a bit more desperate to ditch these two extra tickets so will probably sell below face value.